Finding the Third Proportional to 844,457.63 and 1,307,077.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,457.63 and 1,307,077.88 is: 2,023,135.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,457.63 : 1,307,077.88 = 1,307,077.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,457.63/1,307,077.88 = 1,307,077.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,457.63x = 1,307,077.88 × 1,307,077.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,457.63x = 1,708,452,571,314.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,452,571,314.52/844,457.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,023,135.94
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